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Administrative Challenges? Get Help From OfficeTeam

By June 2, 2017 at 2:46pm

Administrative professionals are the members of your team who keep operations running smoothly, and they’re often on the front lines of customer interactions. That's why losing an administrative staff member or encountering unanticipated surges in workload can create tough administrative challenges for you. A professional admin staffing agency helps you handle these situations so you can focus on other priorities.

1. Vacations

There are several reasons to encourage employees to take vacation time. Overall productivity and job satisfaction improve when people have a chance to relax and recharge. But employee absences can cause gaps that other staff may be stretched too thin to cover. Bringing in temporary workers to bridge those gaps helps keep things running smoothly. While the idea of getting a temporary professional up to speed may seem like an additional administrative challenge on top of staffing the vacancy, you may be surprised how easy it actually is.

Specialized staffing agencies like OfficeTeam work exclusively with administrative professionals, meet dozens of new candidates face-to-face each week and maintain a roster of professionals who are able to perform a variety of admin roles. Many of those candidates have extensive experience filling in for vacationing receptionists and administrative assistants, so they can step into similar roles at unfamiliar companies with ease.

Many experienced workers choose to make a career out of interim work so they can take time off when they need to — something a full-time job might not allow.

2. Leaves of absence

As an employer, you're sympathetic and supportive when an employee has to take time off for maternity/paternity leave, extended illness or other personal matters. Still, doing without a star player in your lineup can leave you scrambling.

Covering a leave of absence may seem daunting, but specialized staffing agencies can help you conquer such administrative challenges. Agencies can pre-evaluate candidates who are able to fill in for a few weeks or several months until your full-time employee returns. Plus, working with a temporary candidate long-term provides a great opportunity for you to evaluate his or her on-the-job performance in the event that the incumbent doesn't return, or you need to fill a similar position in the future.

3. Busy seasons and special projects

If your company experiences seasonal peaks or lands a special project, bringing in temporary professionals can help relieve core staff during these times. Specialized staffing agencies can recommend candidates who have tackled similar projects and possess the skill set you need to round out your team on a project basis. And as a deadline approaches, it's easy to add staff at the last minute — even the same day.

4. The unexpected loss of an employee

If an employee quits unexpectedly, you'll be saddled with simultaneously getting a handle on in-progress work and finding a replacement — often with as little as two weeks' notice. A specialized staffing agency can not only recommend experienced candidates looking for temporary-to-full-time work but also have candidates ready for you to meet the very next day. This quick turnaround may even allow time for your outgoing employee to help onboard your new hire.

5. Increased workloads

Companies often have to staff vacancies and add new administrative positions at a faster pace to keep up with rising workloads. That means you can have a tough time landing the best employees, whether you're looking for temporary or full-time help.

OfficeTeam has seen employers invest a significant amount of time in advertising a position, interviewing and making a selection, only to have a candidate leave after a few days to pursue another opportunity. OfficeTeam can often head off such administrative challenges by regularly checking in with the candidate to make sure he is happy with the company and the work. And if the candidate does eventually leave, OfficeTeam can have another candidate waiting in the wings to minimize work disruptions.

Turn to OfficeTeam to keep your workflow smooth

Even if your company offers competitive salaries and benefits, great workplace perks and a fantastic office culture, employees will come and go. Establishing a strong relationship with a specialized staffing agency helps you turn administrative challenges into minor hiccups in your workflow.